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Legacy Fleet #8
Leviathan
Earth has fallen to the Findiri, and the resistance, led by Admiral Shelby Proctor, is scattered across the galaxy.
Controlled by the Quiassi who calls himself Abraham Haws - Captain Granger's old friend and XO - the Findiri unleash a storm of destruction as they hunt down Granger, their creator, and seek to end the resistance to their rule.
But a single surviving Swarm ship has returned from their universe, threatening all sentient life in the galaxy and making the defeat of the Findiri all the more urgent, for if the surviving Swarm gets their way, the very existence of the universe is at stake.
All races and worlds gather - human, Dolmasi, Skiohra, Valarisi, Eru, and Itharan - to confront the Findiri, and make one last stand against their mortal enemy: the Swarm, which seeks the end of all life, across all universes and existence.
Controlled by the Quiassi who calls himself Abraham Haws - Captain Granger's old friend and XO - the Findiri unleash a storm of destruction as they hunt down Granger, their creator, and seek to end the resistance to their rule.
But a single surviving Swarm ship has returned from their universe, threatening all sentient life in the galaxy and making the defeat of the Findiri all the more urgent, for if the surviving Swarm gets their way, the very existence of the universe is at stake.
All races and worlds gather - human, Dolmasi, Skiohra, Valarisi, Eru, and Itharan - to confront the Findiri, and make one last stand against their mortal enemy: the Swarm, which seeks the end of all life, across all universes and existence.
389 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2021
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Nick Webb
78 books349 followersNick became a scientist so that he could build starships. Unfortunately, his ship is taking longer to build than he'd hoped, so fictional starships will have to do for now. When he's not adding to his starship collection, you can find him tweeting and facebooking about Nasa, science, space, SciFi, and quoting Star Trek II.
He lives in Alabama with his wife, 2 kids, and 3 motorcycles.
Note: This author also writes books under the name of Endi Webb
He lives in Alabama with his wife, 2 kids, and 3 motorcycles.
Note: This author also writes books under the name of Endi Webb
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April 8, 2022
After devouring this thing like a starving person, falling even harder for the wonderful Trit aliens, and then literally THROWING 5 stars at it once I reached the end, I have only a single pressing question:
Where the hell is book #9?!
It was supposed to be released in November of 2021 and yet, here I am in March of 2022 and still no Majestic. What am I supposed to do now? I semi-expected this book to be the final entry, but now that I see that it isn't, and that it ended on another cliffhanger, I am dying to know what happens. Like, right now. Nick Webb! What's the hold up, man??
At any rate, this book was essentially an extension of its predecessor (#7). Everything I LOVED about the previous book has spilled into this one, making me feel the exact same way and even a little MORE so. It was so wonderful. Immersive. Action-packed. Dramatic. Imaginative. Hilarious. I don't see how authors like Nick Webb can keep such a vast amount of ideas straight as they lay their stories out for us. And this has certainly shaped up to be SUCH a fun and adventurous story, even despite the bouts of confusing bits (which is inevitable). I'll not delve too much into the synopsis, but...yeah. Things are getting so much more complicated for our band of characters as they not only must face off against the ruthless Findiri, who have essentially laid claim to Earth, but must also STILL have to deal with the batch of Swarm that have survived the last War. Simply put, things SUCK.
Thankfully, this entry is STILL so much character-focused like its predecessor that my newfound attachment and/or fondness for many of them has caused me to feel fearful, sad, mad, relieved, or any other sort of emotion whenever something significant happens to them. While I'm not full-on saying that I enjoy the extra stress, I still kind of AM saying that. When an author gets me to CARE, they've done something right. I'd rather care and be fearful of character fates than to sit here reading about them and feel nothing. I don't remember really having this sort of character fixation in ANY of the books that preceded book #7. I even complained about it. But now I'm thinking I might have been too harsh with those books. Which now begs a NEW question:
Should I go back and read them all again?
You bet your ass I should. And one day I absolutely will. This newfound love I'm feeling for the direction this series has gone has truly incited this intense desire to give all the earlier books another go, particularly the ones I deemed "lackluster." Maybe I can learn to love them like I did this one and its predecessor, truly digest the story being rolled out to me at the time and find things to appreciate that I might have missed. Sure, maybe I'll feel the same about them, but what if I DON'T feel the same? It's worth it to try again, I'd say. Because I'm having a newfound fun with this series and all its fantastic alien species. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE the Trits? My gawd the amount of laughter outta me whenever I read their antics. Loved them!
Waiting for book #9. Hurry up with that thing!
Where the hell is book #9?!
It was supposed to be released in November of 2021 and yet, here I am in March of 2022 and still no Majestic. What am I supposed to do now? I semi-expected this book to be the final entry, but now that I see that it isn't, and that it ended on another cliffhanger, I am dying to know what happens. Like, right now. Nick Webb! What's the hold up, man??
At any rate, this book was essentially an extension of its predecessor (#7). Everything I LOVED about the previous book has spilled into this one, making me feel the exact same way and even a little MORE so. It was so wonderful. Immersive. Action-packed. Dramatic. Imaginative. Hilarious. I don't see how authors like Nick Webb can keep such a vast amount of ideas straight as they lay their stories out for us. And this has certainly shaped up to be SUCH a fun and adventurous story, even despite the bouts of confusing bits (which is inevitable). I'll not delve too much into the synopsis, but...yeah. Things are getting so much more complicated for our band of characters as they not only must face off against the ruthless Findiri, who have essentially laid claim to Earth, but must also STILL have to deal with the batch of Swarm that have survived the last War. Simply put, things SUCK.
Thankfully, this entry is STILL so much character-focused like its predecessor that my newfound attachment and/or fondness for many of them has caused me to feel fearful, sad, mad, relieved, or any other sort of emotion whenever something significant happens to them. While I'm not full-on saying that I enjoy the extra stress, I still kind of AM saying that. When an author gets me to CARE, they've done something right. I'd rather care and be fearful of character fates than to sit here reading about them and feel nothing. I don't remember really having this sort of character fixation in ANY of the books that preceded book #7. I even complained about it. But now I'm thinking I might have been too harsh with those books. Which now begs a NEW question:
Should I go back and read them all again?
You bet your ass I should. And one day I absolutely will. This newfound love I'm feeling for the direction this series has gone has truly incited this intense desire to give all the earlier books another go, particularly the ones I deemed "lackluster." Maybe I can learn to love them like I did this one and its predecessor, truly digest the story being rolled out to me at the time and find things to appreciate that I might have missed. Sure, maybe I'll feel the same about them, but what if I DON'T feel the same? It's worth it to try again, I'd say. Because I'm having a newfound fun with this series and all its fantastic alien species. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE the Trits? My gawd the amount of laughter outta me whenever I read their antics. Loved them!
Waiting for book #9. Hurry up with that thing!
October 24, 2021
This book is confusing. I'm not sure how all the parts to this story fit any more, but considering that the main character, Captain Tim Granger, has died and came back to life, gone into the past and fixed things and then went back to the future, it's no wonder. If you're not confused by that last sentence, then I'm not conveying my confusion properly!
So, here we are around Earth and it has been taken over by the Findiri. The Findiri are another civilization that apparently Tim Granger created to fight against the Swarm back when he was dead and doing things no one can explain. He created and trained several different alien civlizations that were supposed to assist Earth in their constant fight against the Swarm. We thought we had defeated the Swarm in Swarm War I and II, but now they are back and no one knows why.
But, that's not the biggest problem. The Findiri believe they can manage humanity much better than what has been done on Earth so they are going to take over and rule from Earth. Admiral Oppenheimer, acting as Earth's Supreme Commander, just decides it's not worth fighting over so he just surrenders. That doesn't set well with Admiral Shelby Procter who once had Admiral Oppenheimer's job, but gave it up to retire and then she was called back to fight the Swarm. She feels that Earth's fight should be focused on the Swarm and not surrendering to the Findiri, yet the Findiri are a force that cannot be stopped.
While all this is going on, there's another alien race called the Valraisi. These things are not able to live on their own, but are parasites that must occupy the body of other humans. When they do, there can seemingly exist a mutual enhancement of both Valarisis and Human. Some humans take to this very easily and have come to accept their Valarisi "companion" as almost a part of their natural existance. Admiral Oppenheimer opposed the invasion of the Valarisi and has specifically forbidden any Earth starforces from hosting a Valarisi. Those that have previously done so, find it very difficult to give up their companion and some just can't function again without one. Admiral Shelby Proctor is one who has kept her companion although she has to be careful not to let anyone know that she's carrying one.
In the meantime, Captain Tim Granger is running around trying to find the Swarm ship and figure out what it's doing. He doesn't believe the Swarm should really be here and doesn't know why it once again showed up, but he's going to find out and put an end it the Swarm once and for all. Just how he's going to do that is something of a problem.
My confusing comes from understanding how all of this stuff came to some kind of conclusion which I can't honestly say it does. I think the Swarm blew-up when the Tritis destroyed their planet. I believe they did, but I'm not sure. Then there's the Quiassi. This alien race plays some part in all this by bringing back previously dead people but in other peoples bodies! Go figure that one out! They also want to rule humanity so I don't think anything was really settled in this book.
Is there another book in the series? Yes, "Majestic", book 9 of the Legacy Fleet Series is supposed to be released in November 2021, although it's not listed on Amazon yet. I guess I'll read it, but I'm certainly not sure.
So, here we are around Earth and it has been taken over by the Findiri. The Findiri are another civilization that apparently Tim Granger created to fight against the Swarm back when he was dead and doing things no one can explain. He created and trained several different alien civlizations that were supposed to assist Earth in their constant fight against the Swarm. We thought we had defeated the Swarm in Swarm War I and II, but now they are back and no one knows why.
But, that's not the biggest problem. The Findiri believe they can manage humanity much better than what has been done on Earth so they are going to take over and rule from Earth. Admiral Oppenheimer, acting as Earth's Supreme Commander, just decides it's not worth fighting over so he just surrenders. That doesn't set well with Admiral Shelby Procter who once had Admiral Oppenheimer's job, but gave it up to retire and then she was called back to fight the Swarm. She feels that Earth's fight should be focused on the Swarm and not surrendering to the Findiri, yet the Findiri are a force that cannot be stopped.
While all this is going on, there's another alien race called the Valraisi. These things are not able to live on their own, but are parasites that must occupy the body of other humans. When they do, there can seemingly exist a mutual enhancement of both Valarisis and Human. Some humans take to this very easily and have come to accept their Valarisi "companion" as almost a part of their natural existance. Admiral Oppenheimer opposed the invasion of the Valarisi and has specifically forbidden any Earth starforces from hosting a Valarisi. Those that have previously done so, find it very difficult to give up their companion and some just can't function again without one. Admiral Shelby Proctor is one who has kept her companion although she has to be careful not to let anyone know that she's carrying one.
In the meantime, Captain Tim Granger is running around trying to find the Swarm ship and figure out what it's doing. He doesn't believe the Swarm should really be here and doesn't know why it once again showed up, but he's going to find out and put an end it the Swarm once and for all. Just how he's going to do that is something of a problem.
My confusing comes from understanding how all of this stuff came to some kind of conclusion which I can't honestly say it does. I think the Swarm blew-up when the Tritis destroyed their planet. I believe they did, but I'm not sure. Then there's the Quiassi. This alien race plays some part in all this by bringing back previously dead people but in other peoples bodies! Go figure that one out! They also want to rule humanity so I don't think anything was really settled in this book.
Is there another book in the series? Yes, "Majestic", book 9 of the Legacy Fleet Series is supposed to be released in November 2021, although it's not listed on Amazon yet. I guess I'll read it, but I'm certainly not sure.
May 8, 2024
Some truly big things happened in this book and like some of the characters, I didn't seem able to wrap my head around it before the next big thing happened. That's not a flaw on the author's part, my wee brain just couldn't seem to jump gears that quickly. There were some tragic deaths in this one that knocked me for a loop, but again, like the characters, I wasn't able to grieve the loss because something else was happening simultaneously. The scope of these stories is massive, as are the betrayals and deceptions. I am completely and totally invested in these stories and I want to see where it goes! It's been quite a ride so far...
November 14, 2021
Who do you trust?
I enjoyed the 7 previous books but felt this one lost a little as so many tangled ends tried to resolve themselves. It's still a good read but not up to par with the first 7 IMO. Who is good, who is bad, who do you trust, who is whom they say they are? Gets a bit muddy.
I enjoyed the 7 previous books but felt this one lost a little as so many tangled ends tried to resolve themselves. It's still a good read but not up to par with the first 7 IMO. Who is good, who is bad, who do you trust, who is whom they say they are? Gets a bit muddy.
October 7, 2021
Wow!!
Wow, what a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes tough to keep up with the many side plots, anxiously waiting for the nexus , which tantalizingly stays just out of reach…..maybe with Book 9 ?
Wow, what a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes tough to keep up with the many side plots, anxiously waiting for the nexus , which tantalizingly stays just out of reach…..maybe with Book 9 ?
November 13, 2021
Overall a nice “middle of the series” book. Interesting because of the multiple story arcs but a bit slow. A hare confusing. A number of unresolved story lines at the end, as well as story lines that appear suspiciously “not final.” Nick —. We need Book 9 NOW!!!
March 13, 2022
Fall from grace
For a series that started off with an amazing trilogy, it has gone extremely down hill in the last few books. Will not be continuing this series, and would only recommend the first three.
For a series that started off with an amazing trilogy, it has gone extremely down hill in the last few books. Will not be continuing this series, and would only recommend the first three.
September 24, 2021
Good read...
I don't know why but I had a really hard time following this book form the last one??? And I have read all of the books in this series.
I don't know why but I had a really hard time following this book form the last one??? And I have read all of the books in this series.
October 11, 2021
Lots going on in the book. Many hidden twits and revelations. Need to read next book in series to sort out some open questions.
I do like Nicks style of writing. Thanks! Good book.
I do like Nicks style of writing. Thanks! Good book.
October 27, 2021
Great story
Another great storyline with plenty of action and blood and guts lol. Lots of twists and turns just the way I like my stories lol.
Another great storyline with plenty of action and blood and guts lol. Lots of twists and turns just the way I like my stories lol.
October 31, 2021
Brilliant!
This opens up the possibility of more from Nick Webb! Granger and Procter have so much more to contend with!!
This opens up the possibility of more from Nick Webb! Granger and Procter have so much more to contend with!!
December 18, 2021
Now the wait for the next book.
February 25, 2022
Excellent writing
Totally enjoyed this latest book of the Legacy series. Look forward to the next chapter in the Legacy Fleet series.
Totally enjoyed this latest book of the Legacy series. Look forward to the next chapter in the Legacy Fleet series.
July 15, 2022
For sci-fi lovers
It can't be better than this. Space opera and military science combined. Can but only recommend this book. Nick Webb is nearly as hood as Asimov was.
It can't be better than this. Space opera and military science combined. Can but only recommend this book. Nick Webb is nearly as hood as Asimov was.
August 9, 2022
Twists and turns in every chapter
Love the broad array of personalities both human and alien. I am going to go looking for the ninth book on this series...
Love the broad array of personalities both human and alien. I am going to go looking for the ninth book on this series...
October 30, 2022
Hot damn this was freaking epic.
November 2, 2022
brilliant.
November 11, 2022
Hell yeah this is superb.
November 17, 2022
Incredible scifi that blasts your head off.
November 17, 2022
Utter brilliance.
June 30, 2024
And the saga continues. Saving the earth is a daily occurrence almost, and multiple alien races make it even more confusing at times. This series is a good old-fashioned space opera and the fat lady has yet to sing. Waiting for #9 in the series.
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